Last week the price of gas was $2. 25. This week, the price has decreased by 15%. What is the price of gas this week

Caillou asked Jul 20, 2023

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Caillou asked Jul 20, 2023

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Answer:

$ 1.9125

Explanation:

price of gas last week= $2.25

15% of $2.25 = 15/100 × 2.25

= $0.3375

since the price of the gas decreased by 15% this week, the new price will be 2.25- 0.3373 =$1.9125.

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